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Hi, I'm Matt Albers, host of the Pirate History Podcast.

The men and women of the Golden Age of Piracy are some of the most infamous and often misunderstood

characters in all of human history.

You know their names.

Anne Bonnie, Henry Avery, Mary Reed, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard.

But do you know their stories, their real stories?

Every week over on the Pirate History Podcast, we examine what made these pirates sail the high seas in search of plunder and adventure and revenge.

If you'd like to hear the stories of the real men and women who went on the account and sailed under the black flag,

join us on the Pirate History Podcast.

Have you ever gazed in wonder at the Great Pyramid?

Have you marveled at the golden face of Tudankamun?

Or admired the delicate features of Queen Nethartichi. If you have, you'll probably like The History of Egypt Podcast.

Every week, we explore tales of this ancient culture.

The History of Egypt is available wherever you get your

podcasting fix. Come, let me introduce you to the world of ancient Egypt. It. and Before we get started, I'll remind you once again that you can listen to this and all future

episodes ad free by pledging at least $2 a month on Patreon.com.

Anyway, I need to make a quick disclaimer before we dive in. This is not a typical episode. We are going to be talking about slavery.

I believe it's important to get things right on this topic, and unfortunately

that involves some frank discussions of violence and human cruelty.

This is a pretty disturbing subject,

and I know a lot of you listen with your kids,

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